A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4436084 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4438131 epoch_slot_no: 10131 block_no: 4435907 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1725 time: 2020-07-17 06:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd31a931e204ea77c10402316e805f7f9cd84dad689d4117fb57fda1e968d3f91Block Operator
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